A comprehensive study makes it possible to assess the level of the main steroid hormones of the adrenal glands and sex glands, as well as their precursors and metabolites. The analysis is carried out by blood.

The panel consists of: Androgens are male sex hormones produced by the testicles in men, the ovaries in women, and the adrenal cortex in both sexes. They are responsible for the formation of secondary sexual characteristics and can cause symptoms of hyperandrogenism in excess.

Glucocorticoids are hormones of the adrenal cortex that regulate stress response, carbohydrate metabolism and inflammatory processes. They increase blood glucose levels, enhance protein breakdown, and affect the distribution of adipose tissue.

Mineralocorticoids are hormones involved in the regulation of water and electrolyte balance. They control the levels of sodium and potassium, affecting the volume of circulating blood and blood pressure.

Estrogens are the main female sex hormones that ensure the normal functioning of the reproductive system. They are represented by three forms: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2) and estriol (E3), which differ in biological activity. Progestogens are hormones that ensure the preparation of the endometrium for pregnancy and its maintenance. In men, progesterone is involved in the synthesis of other steroid hormones and affects the functions of the central nervous system.

Defined indicators

·17-OH-pregnenolone (17-hydroxypregnenolone);

·Testosterone;

·dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA);

·Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-SO4);

·Androstenedione;

·Cortisol (hydrocortisone);

·cortisone;

·11–deoxycortisol (cortodoxone, cortexolone, 17-α,21–dihydroxyprogesterone 17α-propionate);

·21–deoxycortisol;

·Deoxycorticosterone (11–deoxycorticosterone, 21–hydroxyprogesterone);

·Corticosterone (17-deoxycortisol);

·Progesterone;

·17-OH-progesterone (17-hydroxyprogesterone).